Hermitage Elementary vs Thoroughgood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Thoroughgood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Hermitage Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Thoroughgood Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,142 | #252 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4415 of 50,301 | #2541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 91% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoroughgood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 81.0).
- •Thoroughgood Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Thoroughgood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Thoroughgood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 42.8%).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.7).
- •Thoroughgood Elementary is the larger school with 767 students compared with 552.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hermitage Elementary better than Thoroughgood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thoroughgood Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 81.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hermitage Elementary and Thoroughgood Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermitage Elementary: 552. Thoroughgood Elementary: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermitage Elementary and Thoroughgood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hermitage Elementary is 326th of 1,142 and Thoroughgood Elementary is 252nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).